SQL Server

An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. Sybase later ported the product to NT and NetWare, and Sybase and Microsoft sold the same version for NT under their own brand names for several years.

The partnership ended in 1994 with Version 4, and each company continued developing its version of the product separately. Microsoft SQL Server became Microsoft's flagship database software for Windows. In 1997, Sybase turned its version into Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, which uses different data stores optimized for specific applications. See ASE.

Nasdaq: FALC), a leading developer of network storage software solutions, announced that its IPStor(R) Enterprise Edition software, TimeMark(R) and Snapshot Agent for SQL Server support Microsoft SQL Server 2005, and are now generally available.

Embarcadero's commitment to supporting the latest versions of database platforms like Microsoft SQL Server 2005 means our customers benefit from standardizing on a comprehensive data management solution, while still enjoying the flexibility to upgrade and extend their database environments," said Greg Keller, vice president of product management at Embarcadero Technologies.

Through the Hosted Trial lab environment, users can experience SQL Server 2008 R2's new Business Intelligence and data management features without risk and without downloading, setting up, or configuring anything.

In addition to the added 64-bit components that are available today in SQL Server 2005 Beta 2, beta testers will see a large number of enhancements across the entire release that are geared toward enterprise data management, developer productivity and business intelligence.

MSDE is based on the same data engine as SQL Server, so those who choose to install MSDE can upgrade to SQL Server later if their needs demand, without changing their data configuration," said Robert T.

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